Créer un vase

Born in 1991, Jacques Averna is a graduate of ENSCI – Les Ateliers and École Boulle. Based in Paris, he has been designing objects and spaces with simple functions since 2019, combining low-tech solutions, humour and sustainability. His work particularly examines the typology of the vase, a theme he explored during a residency at Cirva in Marseille.

In 2015, Lorie Bayen El-Kaïm and Lauriane Carra, both graduates of Ésad Saint-Étienne in product design, joined forces and developed their practice at the intersection of scenography, illustration and textile design. Together, they explore everyday life, visual storytelling and the ability of objects to tell stories.

Born in 1997, Enzo Bosse lives and works in Dieulefit. Having trained in ceramics in Antibes and later in Dieulefit, he has developed a practice that focuses on non-industrial, found or locally sourced materials. His pieces, often drawing on the tradition of the vessel, break free from this tradition through their modelling and a distinct narrative dimension.

In 2016, Florian Dach and Dimitri Zéphir, graduates of the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs de Paris, formed the duo dach&zephir. Inspired by Édouard Glissant’s concept of the ‘tout-monde’, their projects celebrate diversity by exploring multiple biographies and stories.

Born in 1991, Grégory Granados lives in Marseille and works in Saint-Étienne. He teaches at the École supérieure d’art et design de Saint-Étienne, from which he graduated in 2018, following training in woodworking and an introduction to design in London. He designs objects inspired by a close relationship with dance and music, exploring the connection between body, space and function.

In 2022, Lauriane Heim and Johan Viladrich opened their own design studio in Montpellier. Drawing on situational analysis, material research and a focus on craftsmanship, their practice spans product design, spatial design, scenography and interior design.

Founded in 2014, Île / Mer / Froid is a duo comprising Hugo Lemaire and Boris Geoffroy, who have developed a collective sculptural practice rooted in vernacular techniques and craftsmanship. Here, their work engages in dialogue with that of the ceramist Hervé Rousseau, a potter based in La Borne, whose practice is based on the use of wild clays and firing in a traditional Japanese-inspired kiln.

Born in 1989, Jules Levasseur lives and works in Semur-en-Auxois. A graduate of the École supérieure d’arts décoratifs de Reims, he has developed a practice at the intersection of design, craftsmanship and industry, working closely with local artisans and businesses. In 2024, he founded the Métiers Vivants® brand, dedicated to promoting collaborative research.

Marie Cornil and Alexandre Willaume, who trained at ECAL and ENSCI – Les Ateliers respectively, joined forces in 2018 to develop a cross-disciplinary approach combining functional objects, visual installations and formal research. The Galerie nationale du design has also commissioned them to design furniture for its ‘La Mezzanine’ space.

Born in 1988, Octave Rimbert Rivière lives and works in Amsterdam. A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, he creates functional sculptures that blend digital technology with traditional craftsmanship, exploring the relationship between humans, machines and imperfection.